Roboto is located at 5106 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Our Mission

The Mr. Roboto Project is a cooperatively-run show space and art gallery located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our aim is to create a comfortable and open safe space for people to experience a true DIY (do-it-yourself) community.

Roboto identifies as a "safer space," meaning racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other types of oppressive language are considered inappropriate and are not tolerated. Roboto is meant to be a safe, respectful, welcoming space for everyone.

Since opening in our original space in Wilkinsburg in November of 1999, The Mr. Roboto Project has been an attempt to create such a space: for the community, by the community. In February 2010, because of declining show attendance, we closed the doors of the Wilkinsburg location, but have since opened a new space in the Penn Ave Arts District.

"Building a Better Robot: 10 Years of the Mr. Roboto Project" book/dvd

With assistance from the Sprout Fund, we put out a book about Roboto's first 10+ years at our old location in Wilkinsburg.The book is available at local Pittsburgh stores like Mind Cure Records, Sound Cat, The Big Idea, Copacetic Comics and others as well as at Roboto during all events.

You can also order the book by clicking the "BUY NOW" button below. Copies of the book are $15 + $5 shipping and handling.

The Board of Directors

The day-to-day operations of Roboto are handled by a Board of Directors who are voted in by the general Roboto membership. Board members are voted in for one-year terms. The Board currently consists of these positions:- Treasurer - Claire Aran - Booking Coordinator - Brett Shumaker - Facilities Coordinator - Sam Treber - Public Relations -Indigo Baloch - Special EventsCoordinator - Jewel Strothers - Social Media Coordinator - Ricky Petticord

Our Monthly Meetings

Once a month Roboto holds a general meeting. These meetings exist for members and non-members to get together to discuss Roboto-related policy and events, as well as other community related information sharing and discussion. All are welcome, members and non-members alike. Check the calendar for confirmation of the next meeting date.